What is the Spanish word for "chief"?

Learn how to say "chief" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

chief

Spanish

jefe

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Alternative translations of "chief"

principal
líder
jefe tribal
comandante

Examples of how to use "chief" in Spanish

English
Who is the chief of the local fire department?
Spanish
¿Quién es el jefe del departamento de bomberos local?
English
The chief welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Spanish
El jefe dio la bienvenida a todos a la reunión.
English
She became the chief of the marketing team.
Spanish
Ella se convirtió en la jefa del equipo de marketing.
English
His chief concern was the patient's safety.
Spanish
Su principal preocupación era la seguridad del paciente.
English
The chief smiled and signed the document.
Spanish
El jefe sonrió y firmó el documento.

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